Goat Rock Trail

Dogs on a leash all year

Trail to a rocky overlook on North Mountain. Dogs on a leash.

Source: National Park Service, Hot Springs National Park: Pets. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Hot Springs National Park: the rule in full

Dogs are welcome on all 26 miles of park trails and on Bathhouse Row, on a leash. Not inside federal buildings.

Dog walks nearby

• Hot Springs Mountain TrailDogs on a leash all year
• Dogwood TrailDogs on a leash all year
• Grand PromenadeDogs on a leash all year